WW1 German Regimentally Marked Saxon Pickelhaube

A timecapsule piece in every sense of the expression this Saxon pickelhaube is one of the harder versions to find with markings to the rear peak of the 107th Infantry Regiment 'Prince Johann Georg' ( 8th Royal Saxon ) who fought on the Western Front notably at the Battles of the Somme & Verdun.
Of prewar M1895 construction with black leather body & brass fittings the smooth edged cockades are totally correct for this piece & have likely never been off. The surface cracking to the paintwork of both the national & state cockades evidence their age. The brass buckled leather chinstrap has survived well with both of its brass mounts intact. Front plate has a very nice natural age patina to it with a good proportion of its gilding remaining at its low points. Both leather wedges remain to hold the plate lugs in position. Interior black leather lining shows heavy wear but has survived in very good condition. I have made no attempt to inspect the underside for markings. Rear peak has the ink markings ' 107R '.
With natural age to this prewar piece there is typical crazing to the shellac with some chips & scuffs to the surface from trench wear.

Code: 12629